Marriage is a life-long journey together, which

Question 46: Marriage is a life-long journey together, which is not simply a boat you

A B C

get on together and getting off when it does not work out.

Question 47: Tom was very tired because he runs for an hour.

A B C D

Question 48: Would you like a few salt in your vegetables?

A B C D

Question 49: I finish my book before my next birthday.

A B C D

Question 50: The car whose quality is very good has been used a long time ago.

A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60.

It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions. The process begins when a representative of a company’s Artist and Repertoire (A &R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands. After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band. The signing of this recording contract is a slow process. A company will spend a long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music. During this period, it is important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the record company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings. Once a band has signed the contract and, has finished recording an album, the Publicity and Promotions department takes over. This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market the band’s album. Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album. This loss of nice often contributes to the band’s failure as a recording group.

Question 51: Which word can be best replaced for ‘release’?

A. distribute B. pay for C. overturn D. itemize

Question 52: Which word can be best replaced for ‘takes over’?

A. takes charge B. take pleasure C. take advice D. takes blame

Question 53: What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band at a bar or a night club?

A. the Publicity Promotions

B. the band itself and current trends in popular music

C. the singers’ personal relationship

D. the signing of this recording contract

Question 54: According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by_______

A. the band’s manager. B. a band member.

C. an A&R representative. D. the Publicity Promotions department.

Question 55: The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT

A. having patience.

B. making personal contacts with people in the company.

C. understanding how a record company functions.

D. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands.

Question 56: According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department

A. has the final decision in producing an album.

B. handles the recording arrangements for the band.

C. sends representatives to look for new talented bands.

D. visits bars and night clubs.

Question 57: It can be inferred from the passage that_______

A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young band.

B. the A& R department has a large staff.

C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate.

D. the cost of recording an album is very expensive.

Question 58: The phrase ‘this period’ refers to……..

A. waiting for the signing of a recording contract

B. scouting for young, talented bands

C. waiting to represent the A & R department

D. preparing to have the second album

Question 59: Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to ‘handle’?

A. touch B. control C. manipulate D. protect

Question 60: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.

B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions.

C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album.

D. The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience.